Albany Quadrangle, Smith Hall

After earning his Ph.D. in College Student Personnel Administration and serving as assistant director of residence life for student life development at the University of Northern Colorado, Ford began his career at Lewis & Clark College in 1976 as director of student activities/assistant to the vice president for student life.

During his 38-year career at Lewis & Clark, he has served as director of student activities, director of campus programs, director of alumni relations, director of annual giving, director of campus life, dean of students, and in his present position as associate vice president for campus life with the office of the vice president and provost since 2000.